GUEST SPOT: Lady Gaga's Mayhem (A Queer Cinema Catch Up Review with Allison, Joe and Khaliden Nas)

While I’m in the edit cave prepping the next episode here’s a treat for the feed. Return of friends of the pod Allison and Joe from Queer Cinema Catch Up!Alison and Joe asked me to come on their podcast to talk about Lady Gaga’s latest album Mayhem! Tune in to hear us dig into this current moment in pop music and diva worship!Make sure to check back in a few days for REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episode examining the theme of Black Girlhood in media with critic and writer Shannon Miller!Queer Cinema Catchup is independently produced by Allison Theveny and Joe Murphy.*'Tangents' are audio-only episodes posted more frequently than Video Episodes because they require less work/research/editing!Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. *__________________________________________________________In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison are once again joined by Dr. Khaliden Nas of the Referential podcast to review Lady Gaga's latest album, 'Mayhem.' Together, they discuss Gaga's evolution as an artist; reflect on their personal relationships to her music; and complete a track-by-track analysis.00:00 Welcome to the Queer Cinema Catchup and Referential Collab01:10 Personal Histories with Lady Gaga03:42 Lady Gaga's Evolution and Public Persona08:31 Reactions to Born This Way17:40 Theatre Kid Roots and Artistry20:04 Expectations for the New Album35:12 Madonna's Influence and Pop Culture Shifts36:10 Album Review: Mayhem's Chaotic Intentionality36:57 Fan Feedback and Emotional Themes37:35 Comparing Albums: Fame Monster vs. Mayhem39:32 The Pressure of Reinvention in Pop Music42:10 Success Anxiety and Artistic Authenticity50:15 Track-by-Track Breakdown: Disease & Abracadabra53:39 Garden of Eden and Perfect Celebrity57:50 Vanish into You & Killah01:01:20 Zombie Boy & Gwen Stefani01:03:1 Love Drug01:06:40 Taylor Swift and 80s Influence in How Bad Do U Want Me01:08:12 Diverse Songwriting Styles01:10:13 Emotional Ballads (Blade of Grass) and Personal Stories01:21:11 Final Thoughts and Final ReviewAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy